HI Kandice,I don't know if I am replying properly, but after the $197, there will be another charge, "because you can't possibly learn everything they have to teach you in just a 3 -day workshop."

I would rather try and fail then to never try at all, because even your failures can teach you valuable lessons.

This will allow you to network a bit, teach you how to be a remote landlord, and most important what qualitys the people on your team are going to need for you to be successful.

via online and/or people who have strategies so creative, that they're confusing to a novice such as myself. there seems to be sooo many ways to conduct deals and most "teachers" can only "teach" the ONE way that worked for THEM, probably after much trial & error. issue 3: i'm not sure i'm tackling my priorities in appropriate order. i dont want to waste time. i'm eager to acquire my first property and complete my first deal.last issue (for now): in my world - family, friends, neighbors, etc - know nothing about investing. get a job & work until retirement is the name of the game. my folk seem to be "silently negative" about the idea. they mean well but have been exposed to so many scams, anything other than a secure paycheck is ludacris to them.my immediate goals (if i even know what they should be at this point) are to find an experienced investor(s) in the southeastern PA region to help me assess my plan of action. also, i believe i am at the point where i am ready to consult with an attorney about the initial contracts and applicable laws.thanks to any and all who can provide me any guidance at this point...ps - lemme know if this post is too long for these forums.

If anyone has any advice, or teachings from recent/past experiences with this it would be greatly appreciated. 

All the schooling does is teach you compliance with all the laws.

Have been studying and self-teaching myself RE and forms of REI for the last 7 or so years, and am finally in a place in my career where I can start making a realistic move towards my REI goals.Just wanting to say Hi and maybe hook up with some local REI from NWI/chicagoland area.  

There is no simple step by step program that teaches these aspects.......and assuming is not good business. 

It would be a great way to find a mentor to teach you the ropes.

Thanks BP, you guys teach us something new every day.